Everyday Shooter - Play and Help THread

kingbal · 15-02-2008, 11:02 AM

Just got this off PSN. It seemed ridiculously hard at first but i'm getting the hang of it and it seems to be getting better. Iknow a lot of people have been waiting for this so why not get a play and help going... I'm sure a lot of people will need it (the help)

Del Boy Smiffy · 24-02-2008, 7:41 PM

Downloaded it when it hit the UK store, just played it but wow its hard, and i dont think i get it at the moment.

Also i was under the impression that i could play my music in game, am i mistaken there?

bigkingy · 24-02-2008, 7:46 PM

I wish you could download demos of all the games like live arcade, I would love to try this before I buy it!

Stinja · 24-02-2008, 8:16 PM

With the intertubes you can essentially see all there is via video/YouTubs, but yeah demos are good. Not exactly expensive though.

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Originally Posted by Del Boy Smiffy

Also i was under the impression that i could play my music in game, am i mistaken there?

I think only Super StarDust HD does that (for PSN twin-stick shooters). I mean the whole point of Riff: EDS is the Rez-like music-game interactions, so it wouldnt mesh properly with your own tunes surely?

I'm getting stuck on "Worms"? i think it is level 7 and it seems to get really rough when all the flowers start cutting off your play-area, also i havent quite worked out how to chain the centipede/worms - anyone got any hints? I've only got 6 lives, on 11,000 points so about to buy the 7th, but i seem to get slammed on level 3 and lose too many lives there.

Fuzzmundo · 24-02-2008, 10:04 PM

So whats this game like then?

Already have Super Stardust and Blast Factor, is this game too similar to those two to justify buying it? Even at the £5 price tag?

Del Boy Smiffy · 24-02-2008, 10:43 PM

Only played about 50mins but i like it, its simular to SSHD but different if you know what i mean!

For £5 its a steal

Del Boy Smiffy · 01-03-2008, 10:27 AM

I need serious tips for this. Finding it so tough.

High score a pony 1003.

fizzgog · 09-03-2008, 5:46 PM

just downloaded this game and played for about an hour. only managed a top score of 469 but loved the tempo and play style of the game. i was well relaxed at the end of the session. however i reckon that might change in the future as i progress into the later levels.

recommended to all.
...pete

runam0k · 10-03-2008, 1:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Del Boy Smiffy

Only played about 50mins but i like it, its simular to SSHD but different if you know what i mean!

It's more like Geometry Wars with great music and a touch more strategy. As suggested above, take a look at some YouTube videos.

Very difficult but a wonderful game. Highly recommended!

Hyphen · 10-03-2008, 7:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Del Boy Smiffy

Downloaded it when it hit the UK store, just played it but wow its hard, and i dont think i get it at the moment...

I don't "get it" either. Other than the obvious play mechanics, I don't REALLY know what I'm doing. Which makes me frustrated because everyone's raving about this game, and all I see is I'm this dot shooting blops onscreen as the music changes. Everyone's having more fun than I am with this game. 'snot fair...

I'm the Impercipient and that faiths by which my comrades stand seem fantasies to me.

Stinja · 10-03-2008, 9:15 PM

It's a twin-stick shooter, but with a lot more reward for danger than most.

So for example; you could play the game concentrating on avoiding bullets/enemies till the time runs out and the level changes, but your score will be really low. Or you can go for highly dangerous moves, shooting nothing till you can make a big combo, but with a lot more chance of death and a bigger score. Or do a balance inbetween.

The other thing about Riff: EDS is the way you kill enemies changes/adds to the music track, much like Rez, so if you hit the big blobs on level two you'll get this repeating guitar riff crank out, and it merges into melodies with the soundtrack. In fact another legitimate way to play is ignore score and just try to make and experiment with making cool noises.

Once you get past the mechanics of just moving, shooting and working out the combos, you can chill to the music and game interactions. Afterall Riff:EDS isnt the most frantic shooter out there (re: R-Type etc) which means you get more time play with scoring and enjoying the tunes.

iddqd · 08-05-2008, 6:54 PM

Anyone still interested in playing this but doesn't have a PS3, it's now on Steam

Fuzzmundo · 19-12-2008, 2:25 AM

Shouldn't this now be in the PS Network Games subforum?

Alex Lotan · 19-12-2008, 5:25 AM

Btw, anyone noticed distortions in music? Like it's clipping most of the time. I've tried it through tv and receiver - all the same. Especially noticeable when there is a big "bang".

patrober · 20-12-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Lotan

Btw, anyone noticed distortions in music? Like it's clipping most of the time. I've tried it through tv and receiver - all the same. Especially noticeable when there is a big "bang".

yep - its not just you! Seems to be a "feature"!

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BradleyLove · 21-12-2008, 2:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Lotan

Btw, anyone noticed distortions in music? Like it's clipping most of the time. I've tried it through tv and receiver - all the same. Especially noticeable when there is a big "bang".

Happens mostly on Level 2 (at least it does for me). Seems to be a problem with the audio engine, layering riffs on top of each other.

If you turn the in-game volume down to say 40%, and then crank your TV or amp, it's seems to ease the problem.